| Ingredients | Measurements |
|---|---|
| Prawns (Deveined, Shell on) | 6 (2 per Person) |
| Red Onion | 1 big one |
| Garlic Cloves | 4 |
| Lemonjuice | 1 Lemon (ca. 100ml) |
| Honey | 1 Tsp |
| Butter | 50mg, a big knob |
| Chiliflakes | to taste |
| Olive Oil (or any other oil) | to oil pan |
| Salt, Pepper | to taste |
Time: 20 min (10 min prep, 10 min cooking), Difficulty: easy-medium
Directions
While this recipe is pretty straightforward, I recommend prepping all the ingredients beforehand. When cooking the prawns, speed is key to avoid overcooking.
Prepwork
Prawns: If using whole prawns, start by deveining them. Twist off the heads for this dish. To devein, carefully cut the back of the shrimp and remove the innards. You can also deshell them, but be cautious as the flesh may become tougher.
Onions: Peel the onion, slice it in half, then cut into thin strips.
Garlic Cloves: Peel and smash the cloves with a knife or the bottom of a pan, then slice into thin matchsticks.
Lemon Juice: Squeeze the lemon
Cooking
- Heat a pan on high, add olive oil, and place prawns on one side. Season with salt and pepper. After 2-3 minutes, or when the shell turns red, flip the prawns.
- Immediately reduce heat to medium. Add onions and garlic, drizzle honey, and deglaze the pan with lemon juice. Season with chili flakes to taste (Gochugaru is my preference).
- Stir without turning the prawns until shells are uniformly red. Melt the cold butter knob to create the sauce and serve.
Improvements / Variations
You can swap onions with shallots or other onion types, but ensure they’re good to eat raw as cooking time is not sufficient for caramelization.
Instead of lemon juice, try orange juice or a white wine mixture.
Garnish options include chives, dill, or parsley.
Enhance the sauce with a tomato ingredient if you desire.
Story Time
The Birth of the Sylt Prawn Delight 🌊🦐
Picture this: Sylt, a quaint island surrounded by the soothing rhythm of the sea. The salty breeze kissed my cheeks as I ventured to the fishers‘ market, eager to dive into the local seafood scene.
It was a family event, and our dinner spread already promised an array of other fish dishes. Yet, I yearned for something extraordinary, a dish that would leave a lasting impression. And so, the Sylt Prawn Delight was born.
Fresh prawns, straight from the market, became the stars of the show. With a twist in mind, I decided on my flavors of choice. Lemon, with its zesty allure, seemed like the perfect companion to the briny seafood.
In my quest to preserve the prawns‘ tender juiciness, I opted for a high-heat sear, ensuring they were cooked just right. My love for bold flavors led me to the inclusion of garlic and a hint of spiciness, courtesy of chili flakes (Gochugaru, to be precise).
But what’s a dish without a saucy finale? As the prawns neared perfection, a cold knob of butter swooped in, transforming the pan juices into a rich, velvety sauce.
Served as an appetizer amidst a seafood feast, the Sylt Prawn Delight became the unexpected star of the evening. It’s more than a recipe; it’s a memory etched in the sands of Sylt, where the sea whispers tales of culinary adventures.
Here’s to the sea, the spice, and the joy of sharing a simple twist that turned an ordinary dinner into a seaside spectacle. 🌊🍤
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